Venture Airpod Travel Cot includes deep foam mattress and carry bag 100 x 65cm (Silver) - Multi Award Winner

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Winner of the Mumsnet Best Travel Cot 2018 award, the Joie Commuter Change didn’t quite make our top five this year, but it’s still a great product and definitely worth considering. For instance, when it comes to travel cots, there are a lot of important features to consider, like portability and compactness, for instance, so before you decide on a travel cot, allow us to expand on some of the most important features. Portability As we mentioned earlier, the more you spend, the more you can usually expect in terms of features. Similarly, the big luxury brands (BabyBjörn and Nuna) are inevitably more expensive than the midmarket ones on the list.

The Micralite is another much-loved toddler travel cot that offers a lot in the way of features (although does come with a higher price tag). Ruth scored each product based on each criteria below, with the highest scoring coming out on top as the overall winner. Honourable mentions were then given to nine other top-performing beds. Safety and stability For those considering a travel cot to use from birth, the Bugaboo Stardust is a great option. It comes with a carrycot insert which means the cot can be used as a bedside crib - perfect for co-sleeping away from home. Bebeconfort Soft Dreams, Travel Cot, Height Adjustable, from Birth to 3, 5 Years, up to 15 kg, Full Grey It works just as well outdoors as it does indoors and is great for those grab-and-go moments. Our tester really liked its tent-like design - close to the floor means there's no risk of kids falling out. She was also impressed by the mosquito net - perfect for travel wherever you're headed.Less important than the big 3 factors above but still worth noting are what little extras are provided with your travel cot. We love the two-wheel design that makes the cot easy to drag around, and it's not bad to look at either. The base is one of the lowest to the ground on our list, making it a good option for using as a playpen. Graco are well-loved by Mumsnetters thanks to their good-quality, affordable baby gear, and this travel cot is no exception. Great for parents who

We tested products with a variety of price tags and compared the more expensive models to those that were cheaper The Graco travel cot is another good low-budget choice that would also work as a playpen due to its spacious feel and transparent mesh sides. TRAVEL BAG INCLUDED: The cot comes complete with a travel bag, making it effortless to carry and store when you're on the go Our inspiration comes from real life; using our own experiences of parenting, customer insights and rigorous trialling at our overseas test lab, we continue to create everyday innovative products with thoughtful designs. If weight is really important to you, take a look at the Maxi-Cosi Iris, Venture Airpod and BabyBjörn Light above. Ease of UseVERSATILE USE: This travel cot is not just for sleep; it can also be used as a playpen, making it an excellent choice for parents on the move If you’ve decided that your family will benefit from owning a travel cot, then there are a few things worth considering before you buy. This type of cot is usually used from the newborn stage up until toddlerhood – or until the little wriggler can climb out by themselves. Do I actually need a one? The cots on our list are all suitable to be used until around 3 years of age/15 kg/when they decide they want to climb out of it, which is a good lifespan for such a product.